Haven House Domestic Violence Shelter has provided victims and their families with a safe haven and support while helping them gain independence through self-empowerment and education. Haven House offers both emergency shelter for crisis situations as well as long-term transitional shelter for women and children. Thousands of victims have passed through these doors making life changing commitments to themselves and their children for a safer and healthier future.

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This website is intended to provide general information only and is not to be considered legal advice in any manner. If you, a friend, or a family member are experiencing a crime of domestic violence, it is imperative that you contact the authorities and also seek legal advice through an attorney who will be able to represent your interests regarding the legal issues contained herein.

Domestic violence is a crime that not only impacts women. Men can be victims of violence at the hands of women. Violence also occurs between individuals of the same gender. However, for ease of written conversation on this website, the batterer will be referred to as “he” and the victim as “she.”